How to Choose the Right Family Law Lawyer When it comes to family law matters, choosing the right lawyer is crucial. A good lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. However, with so many lawyers out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here are some tips …
Parents paying support often ask “What if I get sick?” “How will I pay support?” In Skinner v. Skinner the father paying support moved to reduce his support because he had an illness that prevented him from working consistently. The father had to prove that his illness caused a “material change in circumstances”. The father …
What happens if I quit a good paying job and take a lower paying job to reduce support? Will my spouse find out if I do cash jobs on the side and not report the income on my taxes? What if I income split with my new partner and take less of a paycheque? Lying …
Couples often separate when their children are making plans to attend college or university. This may add additional stress to both parents and to the children looking to attend and pay for school. There are many misconceptions about child support, and separating parents often search for the best lawyer for their child support dispute. The …
In Plimmer v. Burke, 2019 ONSC 1915, Shaw J. of the the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that the court does not have the jurisdiction to offset an equalization payment from future child support owing. In this case the mother owed $50,000.00 to the father for equalization. The father owed child support for the …
